E.g., "Dickie’s own nonchalance is just as manufactured as Tom’s is in playing him." Unforgettable short, clear lines like this. This whole post is quick and deep. !
This somewhat mirrors my own history with 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' going from being vaguely aware of the movie, to seeing the film and realizing that it was much more than a straight ahead thriller, to reading the book and getting a better sense of Ripley's interior motivations. And after that, I learned something about Patricia Highsmith's life as a semi-closeted lesbian and professional misanthrope, which added even more subtext.
I cannot say that I have the same appreciation of Jude Law, though his exuberance is perfect when placed next to the sullenness of Damon's Tom Ripley. There is a French production, made in 1960, in which Ripley is played by Alain Delon. That might be of some interest.
E.g., "Dickie’s own nonchalance is just as manufactured as Tom’s is in playing him." Unforgettable short, clear lines like this. This whole post is quick and deep. !
This somewhat mirrors my own history with 'The Talented Mr. Ripley,' going from being vaguely aware of the movie, to seeing the film and realizing that it was much more than a straight ahead thriller, to reading the book and getting a better sense of Ripley's interior motivations. And after that, I learned something about Patricia Highsmith's life as a semi-closeted lesbian and professional misanthrope, which added even more subtext.
I cannot say that I have the same appreciation of Jude Law, though his exuberance is perfect when placed next to the sullenness of Damon's Tom Ripley. There is a French production, made in 1960, in which Ripley is played by Alain Delon. That might be of some interest.
I liked this post ,
impressive ! 2500 words to say you like Jude law and you have slipped a reference to Girard
dazzling writing